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Genesis 18:12–15

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Genesis 18:12

12Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?

Genesis 18:13

13And the Lord said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?

Genesis 18:14

14Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

Genesis 18:15

15Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.

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DEFINED WORDS

Genesis 18:12

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

laughed

To express mirth, joy, or gladness by laughter; also to laugh at in mockery, scorn, or derision, as the context shows.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

After

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

waxed

Grew, increased, or became; an older past form of wax.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

old

Advanced in age; having existed a long time; former or belonging to an earlier time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

pleasure

Delight, enjoyment, desire, will, or purpose, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Genesis 18:13

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Wherefore

Why; for what reason.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

laugh

To express mirth, joy, gladness, or relieved delight by laughter.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

surety

A pledge, guarantee, or person who answers for another's debt or obligation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bear

To carry, support, endure, produce, bring forth, or sustain, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

child

A son or daughter; a young person; a descendant; or one characterized by a stated relation or quality.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

old

Advanced in age; having existed a long time; former or belonging to an earlier time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Genesis 18:14

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

any

One, some, or every member or amount of an indefinite number or quantity, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hard

Firm, difficult, severe, harsh, laborious, forceful, or resistant to pressure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

time

A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

appointed

Fixed; set; established; decreed; ordained; constituted; allotted; Furnished; equipped with things necessary.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

return

To go, come, send, or give back; to restore, answer, or turn again.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

according

Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Genesis 18:15

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

denied

To refuse, disown, contradict, renounce, or declare not to be true.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

laughed

To express mirth, joy, or gladness by laughter; also to laugh at in mockery, scorn, or derision, as the context shows.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

laugh

To express mirth, joy, gladness, or relieved delight by laughter.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 12

  1. 1 Peter 3:6
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  2. Genesis 17:17
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  3. Luke 1:18–20
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  4. Genesis 18:13
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  5. Genesis 21:6–7
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From verse 13

  1. John 2:25
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From verse 14

  1. Luke 1:37
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  2. Matthew 19:26
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  3. Mark 10:27
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  4. Jeremiah 32:27
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  5. Ephesians 3:20
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From verse 15

  1. Proverbs 28:13
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  2. 1 John 1:8
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  3. Ephesians 4:23
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  4. Psalms 44:21
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  5. Genesis 12:13
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